Episode 171: Trust your gut with Tom Gallagher

Written By Douglas DuVall

Today Brad speaks with builder Tom Gallagher Owner of Gallagher Co. They have built the finest custom homes on Mercer Island and neighboring communities since 2005. Tom talks about how listening to his gut has completely changed how he operates his business.   

Listen in as Tom discusses the importance of trusting your gut, using simple systems, and documenting your progress.  

 Tom, began his construction career 32 years ago, in the field placing concrete and working as a carpenter. Since then he has worked on many types of projects including; hotels, office buildings, high-rise residential, single-family residential, parking structures, and industrial and high-tech facilities. Tom graduated from Washington State University in 1990 and has a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management with a minor in business. 

Topics Discussed: 

  • 2:50 Starting a business during the 2008 building crisis 

  • 6:36 Quality, Craft, Integrity 

  • 10:50 Comercial projects 

  • 15:01 Hiring new talent and trusting your gut 

  • 20:40 Selling point for new clients is our systems 

  • 25:05 Going from commercial to residential (Documenting) 

  • 34:50 Building report with Neighbors 

  • 39:20 Excel & Word 

  • 46:48 Work / Life Balance 

  • 52:09 Projections on the economy 

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